Pliskin
Monday 30th May 2005, 11:45
Hi All,
Has anybody fiitted an additional atf cooler. Now the weather is picking up, (I hope), I will soon be towing a boat trailer and I am concerned that the additional weight will knacker my autobox.
I read WobblyDave's reply regarding atf fluid changing and wondered if it might be a good idea to do them both at the same time.
I have phoned my local independant garage, who surprisingly suggestted I was being overcautious and that the boxes are pretty much bulletproof.
I realise that they have a vested interest if the box does go bang, but I wanted what you guys and girls thought, having seen a fair few postings on here regarding gearbox failures.
Kenlowe want about £100 for a d.i.y. kit.
Any ideas, recommendations ?
My car is a Feb 96 858 t5 saloon.
Lastly, if the answer is yes, does any of the more mechanically minded of you fancy the job. I live in Stockport, but don't mind a run out and will obviously pay you.
Regards to all.
Pliskin
Has anybody fiitted an additional atf cooler. Now the weather is picking up, (I hope), I will soon be towing a boat trailer and I am concerned that the additional weight will knacker my autobox.
I read WobblyDave's reply regarding atf fluid changing and wondered if it might be a good idea to do them both at the same time.
I have phoned my local independant garage, who surprisingly suggestted I was being overcautious and that the boxes are pretty much bulletproof.
I realise that they have a vested interest if the box does go bang, but I wanted what you guys and girls thought, having seen a fair few postings on here regarding gearbox failures.
Kenlowe want about £100 for a d.i.y. kit.
Any ideas, recommendations ?
My car is a Feb 96 858 t5 saloon.
Lastly, if the answer is yes, does any of the more mechanically minded of you fancy the job. I live in Stockport, but don't mind a run out and will obviously pay you.
Regards to all.
Pliskin